Important News

Attendance-The Importance of Showing Up "On-Time and Every Day" We’re looking forward to seeing your child(ren) at school on time, every day! Regular attendance is essential for student success. Missing too many days, whether excused or unexcused, can slow a child’s academic growth. Did you know that missing just 10% of the school year (about 18 days, or 2 per…

MAP Testing at DRES Students in grades 1-5 will participate in the Fall administration of Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing. MAP is an untimed computer-adaptive assessment that measures student growth and achievement, independent of grade level or age. This is but one indicator of your child’s progress, providing us with an additional piece of information about achievement levels and…

Deep Run Digest ~ Edición de bienvenida al nuevo curso escolar Monday, September 22, 2025 Mission: Deep Run Elementary ensures academic success and social-emotional well-being for each student by celebrating our diversity, setting high expectations, and ensuring equitable access and opportunities for all learners. A Word from You Administrators Dear Deep Run Families, Happy first day of fall! The change…

Update Your Family File Parents/guardians must verify and/or update emergency information for each child every school year. This is completed online in Family File, which has several new updates including how and where to access. Full details on updating your Family File are available online. Scan the QR code, click on the blue HCPSS Connect bar and log in with…

HCPSS Family Academy Kickoff Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, 9:00 am–12:00 pm Location: Oakland Mills High School This districtwide event is open to all HCPSS families and will feature: A session with Superintendent Bill Barnes Resource tables hosted by HCPSS offices and local organizations Information on programs, resources, and services available throughout the school year Childcare and language access provided For…

Hello Deep Run! Do you have an interest in attending a virtual Deep Run Family School Partnership (FSP) meeting? We would LOVE​ to have you! The Family School Partnership (FSP) includes Deep Run community partners, families and staff across grade levels. The GOALS of the team are to: Help create positive home-school connections Increase family engagement Maintain effective communications with…

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is committed to providing a safe, engaging, and supportive school environment that fosters the social and emotional safety, dignity, and well-being of all students. HCPSS acknowledges the need for employees to use an array of research-based positive behavior interventions, strategies, and a tiered system of supports to address student behaviors and keep students…

Mrs. DeBella and Mr. Pompei had a great time playing instruments for all the 4th and 5th grade students today! We hope everyone can sign up to play an instrument of their choice. Please see the attached links and scan the corresponding QR code to register for orchestra (strings), or band (woodwinds, brass or percussion). Registrations are in English and…

Deep Run Digest ~ Edición de bienvenida al nuevo curso escolar Monday, September 15, 2025 Mission: Deep Run Elementary ensures academic success and social-emotional well-being for each student by celebrating our diversity, setting high expectations, and ensuring equitable access and opportunities for all learners. A Word from You Administrators Dear Deep Run Families, Thank you for taking the time to…

Dear Deep Run Families: It was so amazing to see you all in our building on Friday! We welcomed our new rangers and reconnected with old friends. Tomorrow is one of the most exciting days of the school year. We are excited about the return of our students in Kindergarten - Grade 5 on Monday, August 25, 2025. RECC and…